05 April 2012

The other day I wanted to try out my new 50mm f/1.8 lens (it's actually Tom's old lens) that I got to go with my new digital SLR camera. I didn't have to wander far to find somewhere to practice... our own backyard! Last year was the first time I'd planted anything in the previously barren space, so I was curious to see what, if anything, would reappear this spring. I was happy to discover lots of new growth peeking through the soil and new buds flowering here and there.

I'm never sure if you want me to bore you with lots of gardening talk, (seriously, I could go on and on about it) but here is a look into our little piece of earth. We have (starting at the top) creeping jenny, new blossoms on the blueberry bush, heuchera, mint & cilantro & basil in pots, green onions that somehow survived all winter, hostas, a cherry tree that will blanket the patio in pink blossoms and what's left of the two daffodil blooms we had this spring (last year there was only one - progress!).

Ok that lens is aaawesome, I want one. Lovely pictures, and look at your garden grow! You must be so proud. the only thing I ever planted were cucumber seeds and they grew to the size of pickles :/ no green thumb over here.